Ok, they're more like inside out geodes, but they still look amazing. Lately I've been obsessed with growing crystals in the kitchen and I seriously cannot stop! Last week I decided to paint some basic stones with my beautiful metallic gold Americana Multi-Surface and then see if they could withstand the heat and borax solution. Guess what....They did! I absolutely love the way these look and people can't stop playing with them. Put them around some
candles and you'll have an amazing centerpiece.
Glue one on top of a box and you'll have something truly special.
Have fun! xo, Mark
Photographed on my favorite tree stump
Watch the short video tutorial here
YOU'LL NEED
Borax
Food Coloring
Rocks
Pipe cleaners
Thread
Chopsticks
Large glass jars
Paintbrushes
Wash and paint several stones in metallic gold
*The bigger the stone, the larger the end result
Wrap the stones in pipe cleaners and secure in place
Tie a string to the stone and secure it to a pipe cleaner so that it hangs inside of the glass jar
Fill the jar with boiling water and food coloring
Add 3 tablespoons of borax per cup of boiling water
*You can use more if you want to
Submerge the stone into the water and let set for at least 6 hours
The longer you leave it, the larger it will grow
Remove and let dry
